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The BET Awards: Celebrating Busta Rhymes, Migos, Tina Turner, and More

With the 2023 BET awards last night, we've got a rundown of what you may have missed from the incredible night of music, nostalgia, and celebration.


From Busta Rhymes accepting his Lifetime Achievement award to Quavo & Offset paying tribute to Takeoff in an unforgettable performance of 'Pure Water' and 'Bad & Boujee'. The night was jam packed celebrating talented Black individuals.


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Here are the winners for this year's BET awards:


Viewer's Choice - 'BREAK MY SOUL' by Beyonce


Album of the Year: RENAISSANCE by Beyonce


Best New Artist - Coco Jones


Male Hip Hop Artist - Kendrick Lamar


Video Of The Year - SZA's 'Kill Bill'


International Act - Burna Boy


Group - Drake & 21 Savage


Female R&B/Pop Artist - SZA


Male R&B/Pop Artist - Usher and Chris Brown


Best Collaboration - 'WAIT FOR YOU' by Drake, Future, Tems


Best New International Act - Libianca Fonji


Best Female Hip-Hop Artist - Latto


Best Gospel/Inspirational Artist - Kirk Franklin for 'Bless Me'


Youngstars Award - Marsai Martin


BET Her Award- Beyonce



We were also blessed in receiving outstanding performances by multiple artists as they brought us back in time for a moment of nostalgia along with some bursts of current hits.


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A jaw-dropping performance by Busta Rhymes, Rah Digga, Swizz Beatz, Coi Leray, and more as they pay tribute to the legend himself and celebrate his win for the Lifetime Achievement Award.


A stage presence like no other from Ice spice as she delivered multiple hits and gave us a swoon-worthy performance, once again, solidifying her name in the industry.


Bobby Shmurda, Chief Keef, and The Ying Yang twins brought the energy with their performance celebrating Hip-Hop and Trap music all in one stage.


Powerhouse vocalist Coco Jones brought the house down with her authentic single 'ICU' and we're still ready for more of her incredible talent.


Lizzo Music | BET Awards | YouTube


Lizzo gave us everything & more with her live show of 'About Damn Time' and even gave us a taste of her unbelievable skills as an artist and flautist.


No better addition to the night than an appearance from Moneybagg Yo and some of his biggest songs, including 'Time Today' and 'Wockesha'.


Jack Harlow took the stage with two legends in the industry, Brandy and Lil Wayne for his tracks 'Poison' and 'First Class'. The surprise performances was the cherry on top of our night.


A Tina Turner tribute by Patti Labelle was one way into our hearts as she delivered a heart-warming show celebrating some of Turner's biggest hits and commemorated her legacy.


With an incredible night celebrating Black figures within all areas of art whose insurmountable impact on society will forever be commemorated.




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